Dog Grooming Series: The Petsmart Grooming Salon! & Giveaway!

This post was created in partnership with Petsmart, however, all thoughts are my own.

I know you’ve seen it. I know you’ve walked past it many times. What am I talking about? The Petsmart Grooming Salon! If you’re like me, you’ve been caught stalking a cute, fluffy pup getting groomed from the salon window a time or two. Have you ever wondered what’s behind the grooming doors? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I was able to snag a behind-the-scenes grooming experience to share with all our fellow pet parents.

Don’t be afraid!

I know it’s tough to let your fur baby go behind the grooming doors into the “unknown”. Rest assured, the back of the grooming salon looks just like any other grooming or self-bathing area. Why the doors? Many times, dogs like to rest in a kennel while they dry or wait for their parents to come pick them up. The doors help keep the back area quite for them and keep them from getting riled up by fellow dogs shopping in the store.

Super convenient!

With more than 1,145 stores within the U.S., there’s bound to be a Petsmart within a few miles of your house. For Bruce Wayne, a typical grooming appointment takes about 2 ½ -3 hours, which gives me plenty of time to do some grocery shopping since Bruce Wayne isn’t allowed in the grocery store with me.

Why Petsmart?

Yes, there are many different grooming salons that you could go to. Yes, you could even groom your dog yourself, however, more than likely you will not be able to match the expertise of a Petsmart grooming stylist. Each Academy-trained stylist has over 800 hours of instruction and has worked with at least 200 dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes. When you take your dog (or cat) to Petsmart, you can rest assured knowing that they are in good hands.

The Grooming Experience…

While walk-ins are allowed, it is highly encouraged that you book an appointment. One of my favorite aspects of the Petsmart Grooming Salon is that you can book your grooming appointment online! You can easily find your prefered stylist and book a time that is convenient for you. No waiting on hold to book an appointment and no going back and forth discussing appointment times.

Once you arrive, your stylist will ask you about any possible health concerns and discuss the details of your pet’s grooming. This is a good time to tell your stylist what kind of haircut, if any, you would like for your pet. Don’t be shy. Every pet parent is different, so don’t assume that your stylist knows what you want for your pet. Another Petsmart perk are the various packages and add ons you can opt to have done. Petsmart offers everything from deshedding services to deep coat conditioning to flea medication. Personally, we always add on the “Very Berry Facial”. Bruce Wayne’s eyes are constantly watering and this facial helps clear up yucky bacteria also known as tear staining.

Depending on the look you desire, your stylist will either hand trim or razor cut your pet’s hair. Whichever method is used, rest assured that you will love your pet’s new hairdo! And if for any reason you don’t, your stylist will do whatever it takes to make it right. That’s the Petsmart Look Great Guarantee!

Our Journey ….

When I bought Bruce Wayne home, I was determined to find him a independent boutique groomer. At the time, I wasn’t aware of the experience that Petsmart groomers would have. After trying about 5 different groomers, I decided to give Petsmart a try. Unfortunately, none of his previous groomers could get his ears symmetrical. If you follow us on Instagram, you know Bruce Wayne’s ears are his “moneymakers”. He’s become known for his fabulous flapping ears, which is why it would always bother me when they weren’t symmetrical.

When I first met Bruce Wayne’s groomer, Alan, I immediately noticed a bond that he had with Bruce Wayne. Alan not only praised Bruce Wayne, but immediately embraced him and gave him lots of love. Alan explained that he has a Chihuahua and is very familiar with the breed, which helped to calm my anxiety. Once I picked Bruce Wayne up from his first grooming appointment with Alan, I knew right then and there that we had found our forever groomer. Alan somehow was able to do what 5 other groomers were not able to do …. cut Bruce Wayne’s ears symmetrically! A year and half later, I wouldn’t take Bruce Wayne to anyone else!

If you’re on hunt for a great stylist or just want to pamper your dog to a relaxing spa day, I highly recommend the Petsmart Grooming Salon.. And if you are in the Baltimore area, stop by the White Marsh store and say hi to Alan. Tell him, Bruce Wayne sent you ….. Because it sounds funny! 🙂

**GIVEAWAY** We want you to be able to visit a Petsmart stylist near you and treat your pup or cat to a spa day too. We are giving one lucky pet a $50.00 Petsmart gift card!! In order to enter, all entries must complete each step below. One name from all qualified entries below will be randomly selected on or about Monday, September 25, 2017. This contest is open to U.S. residents only.

By participating the Giveaway, each participant acknowledges and agrees that PetSmart Inc., its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “PetSmart”) sole and exclusive role in the Giveaway that of “Prize Provider” of the $50.00 Gift Card (“Prize”) and that PetSmart is in no way responsible for the administration of the Giveaway or the selection of winners and that all such responsibility rests with @ipartywithbrucewayne. By participating in the Giveaway each participant releases and agrees to indemnify PetSmart and hold it harmless from and against any claim or cause of action, including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property, arising out of participation in the Giveaway or receipt or use or misuse of the Prize.

I once took Zoe to get groomed at Petsmart. I also got her nails clipped, and when I got her back- I found that 3-4 nails of hers were bleeding. They didn’t even tell me! Bruce Wayne, you give me hope that one day I’ll find the perfect groomer for her! 💕

We are so sorry to hear about that, Bella. I can understand your reserve, but I would give Petsmart another try with a different groomer. It took us 1 or 2 trips to Petsmart before we discovered Alan. He’s our hidden gem! 😉

Love, love,love pet smart. Started with maria when i had my first baby curlyq, then along came oliver two was a bit much so we divided between maria and katie . Eventually maria left which made me sad but katie was awesome so we stayed with her and when i lost curlyq they where there for me and i realy appreciate that and will never go any where else with oliver, would highly recommend they love them like their own and take there time no rushing thrue to get to the next one. One note oliver being hyper did get nicked was not bad at all but they called me let me know offered to pay vet bill which was not needed it was just a nick and payed for the grooming that day i love these people just like my family

Thanks for sharing your awesome Petsmart Salon experience with us, Teresa. We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Curlyq! It’s never easy, but it does help when you are surrounded by caring and loving people. We are glad to hear that you found Katie in time before Maria left. It can be hard to find a good groomer, but once you do, you never want to see them go! 🙂

Thank you for the kind words, Roxie. There are a ton of extra options you can add on to your spa day for dogs that don’t necessarily need be trimmed. You can get the Very Berry facial like I get or the deep conditioner to help your skin feel so silky smooth! 🙂 Let us know if you decide to go one day and how you like it.

Petsmart is where we go for a spa day during the winter because I’ll let them dry me but won’t let mommy. But we do go regularly to get our nails trimmed and they are always super awesome. Loved seeing your grooming pics BW, you always steal our hearts. Hugs Evie & Graham

Petsmart is where we go for a spa day during the winter because I’ll let them dry me but won’t let mommy. But we do go regularly to get our nails trimmed and they are always super awesome. Loved seeing your grooming pics BW, you always steal our hearts. Hugs Evie & Graham

Thank you kindly! Actually, I believe the Petsmart Salon offers a furminator addition to their grooming package. It’s an extra option that helps with shedding. We’ve never done that, but I’ve heard good things about it. I’m sure it would certainly help.

I loved reading this about Pet Smart & their grooming services. Thank you so much & I loved all the behind the scenes shots. So happy to hear you found a groomer that does exactly what you were looking for & that Alan & BW had an instant bond. That is definitely comforting for us crazy dog moms. We will have to check our Pet Smart grooming services out.

Unfortunately, it is, Laura. It drives me crazy. I haven’t really found any natural remedies for it either. So as long as he can get the facial to help keep the area clean as possible, it certainly helps.

Howdy! I realize this is somewhat off-topic but I had to ask. Does running a well-established website like yours require a large amount of work? I’m brand new to blogging but I do write in my journal on a daily basis. I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my personal experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for new aspiring blog owners. Thankyou!

Hi, Dante! Thank you for your question. Blogging does require quite a bit a time, but I would say no more than you usually take to write in your journal. The great thing with blogging is that you don’t have to have a “fancy” site. The thing that will drive traffic to your site is your content. 🙂 I wrote a blog post about what I wish I would have known before I started blogging. I believe it is under the Dog Blog category within my site. I would say that the best “tip” I could give you is to start on a self-hosted site. SiteGround has been great for me. There’s a link in our blog post about SiteGround. Good luck!

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